Re: I want a chance to teach

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My response to this is that you probably (if you have not
already) put in to have the CDE evaluate your transcripts
(which typically takes six months) and then be "credentialed"
to teach in Colorado at least temporarily.

If you have already done this, than my input would be to
register to sub (probably two months for the CDE to review
your application for this) and then apply at every school
district in the state and sub every day until you get in.

It's all about who you know these days, with a soul-crushing
job market and an economy bent on destroying the middle-class
as quickly as possible. You don't know anyone yet; so once
you're a known equation at several schools and have subbed
ther for a while, you'll start talking to principals and
assistant pricnipals who make the decisions as to who gets
hired and who gets the silent treatment.

Good luck and plan for the long haul with the CDE.

On 4/28/08, Natalie wrote:
> I went to college in Southern California where they told
> us that many states love to have teachers who are
> credentialed in CA. Is Colorado not one of them? I don't
> have contract experience but I have four long terms under
> my belt, and three were for 6 months. There were no jobs
> in So Cal so my fiancee and I moved here to Loveland, CO
> for a new start and fresh teaching opportunites here. I've
> probably applied for 20 jobs within the last month.
> Everytime I see a posting, I put in my interest and have
> had no calls for interviews. Does anyone have any
> advise? I have a great resume, but not the contract
> experience.
 

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